Events Manager (Catering Services)

Nelson Mandela University - Gqeberha, Eastern Cape

Closing date yi 26 ka August 2022

Purpose

Market Research, Business Development and Events Planning
Logistical Management
Client service delivery
Contract and Vendor Management
Project, Budget, and Financial Management
Policies and Compliance
Staff Management Human Resources

Requirements

Bachelorâ€™s degree / National 3 year- Diploma in Events / Business Management, Marketing or related field.
Valid code 8 driverâ€™s license.
5 yearsâ€™ experience working in an Events Management, Business Development and Marketing role or similar.
At least 2 years in a leadership role in a Hospitality/ Business oriented environment
Knowledge and understanding of food, health and safety legislations and other related compliances

Skills & Competencies

Planning and Organising Skills
Time Management
Self-starter
Ability to lead a team
Communication
Interpersonal
Customer-Centricity
Analytical
Problem-solving
Financial Acumen
Conflict Resolution
Negotiation
Business Acumen

Responsibilities

To provide event management capacity to Support Services with the goal of maximising profits through 3rd stream income, improve stakeholder relations and diversity client base.
Do sales projections, set revenue targets and forecasting
Setting goals, developing plans for business and revenue growth.
Researching, planning, and implementing new target market initiatives., long term business opportunities and viable, sustainable income streams
Manage Catering Events/ Conferences and Vacation accommodation programme with a goal of Maximising profits through 3rd stream income.
Manage a centralized university events activity with all stakeholders â€“ events procedures
Manage the process of business development within the University to promote its longevity.
Source, meet potential clients and maintain existing relationships with both internal and external clients.
Expand client database
Monitor Marketing trends and actively engage in new business ventures to maximise profits.
Following industry trends locally and internationally
Drafting and reviewing contracts, business terms and conditions
Report writing
Draft new and manage allocated budgets
Develop and implement overarching outbound sales and business development strategy, sales processes, structure, and best practices across the operations department
Resource Management
Develop mutually beneficial proposals
Negotiate contract terms
Manage /monitor tenant contracts and income
Do costings related to commercial leases â€“ rental income and profitability
Assist in any other duties or projects assigned by management
Risk and quality management with catering services/area of responsibility

Additional Information

No applicant would be allowed to apply and/or would be accepted after the closing date (26 August 2022).
Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment.
In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan.
Additional information e.g. contact person and telephone number, e-mail; etc. must be displayed on CV.
Applications must be accompanied by a cover page on which applicants explain how they meet the requirements of the post.